The 3D printer in school
A new chapter in education
The expansion of printing a few hundred years ago changed education fundamentally.
Now we face a new and significant development in the shape of 3D printing.
We believe TEACHING CAN BE MORE EFFECTIVE WHEN IT’S FULL OF FUN!
With the play-based learning we can involve teachers and children into the world of 3D planning, printing.
From 2019 January we are strategic partners with PrintLab.
PrintLab is a developer of 3D printing curriculum. Their flagship product is PrintLab Classroom - a very unique online platform featuring a library of 3D printing lesson plans and professional development resources.
With millions of STEM jobs going unfilled globally, our aim is to provide teachers with a complete infrastructure to prepare the next generation for innovative and disruptive careers in 3D design and 3D printing.
With this cooperation we are offering a complex EDU ecosystems:
The expansion of printing a few hundred years ago changed education fundamentally.
Now we face a new and significant development in the shape of 3D printing.
Just as with traditional printers, here too we print from files – the difference being that instead of text and pictures, 3D designs of objects are sent across to the device for printing.
There are several different types of 3D printing –CraftBot is a desktop printer operating FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) technology, the essence being that instead of ink it uses plastic strands (so-called filaments), which the printer nozzle melts and then builds up – layer by layer – the object itself on a special tray.
Designing and printing objects is not only great fun; in the meantime kidsalso expand their knowledge and develop a whole range of skills
New
visualteaching aids
for example, spatial forms for mathematics classes, pulleys, slopes for physics, molecular structures for chemistry…
New components for a damaged machine
remanufacturing broken or failed parts
Anything the school requires, such as
chalk holder, rulers, protractors, frames for message boards,gifts for an open day etc.
Today, countless companies manufacture these sorts of devices –
they all have their advantages and their disadvantages.
Important aspects when considering a school 3D printer:
tough mechanism
kids often don’t look after equipment
simple assembly/disassembly
can be set up for operation without in-depth specialist knowledge; transportability to camps, exhibitions
reliable, precise operation
there is a good chance that it will be working virtually 24/7, therefore a printer less prone to breakdowns is essential
easy-to-operate
transparent menu and touchscreen that kids can quickly learn to use
great value for money
schools operate on a limited budget so it is important that quality is combined with affordability
Although not originally designed for schools, its characteristics make it the ideal choice for institutions of education.
Welded, solid steel case
side panels stop kids poking their fingers in, which can be dangerous
Plug ‘N’ Play printing
it is no wonder CraftBot has been awarded the title of Best Plug ‘N’ Play 3D printer in the 2017 Printer Guide published by 3D Hubs based on the opinions of several thousand users
„The Tank”
this is what users call it, referring to the fact that CraftBot is certainly not a delicate device that is liable to break down at any moment
Color touchscreen
simple, transparent menu structure that provides virtually total control– even during printing (temperature regulation, stop, restart etc.)
Great value for money
CraftBot was already listed in the 2016 3D Printer Guide (3D HUBS)– where it finished on top in the Budget category
